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In appreciation of his work with the Iowa Writers' Workshop and his dedication to Iowa City, the University of Iowa Honorary Degree Committee awarded Robert Hass an honorary UI degree last week. The award-winning poet has been a part of the university and the culture of Iowa City for several years, participating in the literary activites of Iowa City in many capacities -- from visiting professor at the Iowa Writers' Workshop to frequent guest speaker and reader.
Hass' honors and awards include the Yale Series of Younger Poets Award for his first collection, Field Guide, and the Pulitzer Prize for his 2008 collection, Time and Materials. He has also served as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 1995 to 1997.
"Coming and getting to read at the Writers' Workshop was very exciting - it's such a famous place," Hass said. "My wife and I have really fallen in love with Iowa City."